MASON GREENWOOD is ready to quit Manchester United after the club agreed to sell him for £27 million to Marseille.
According to The Athletic, the French side will pay £23 million upfront, with an extra £4 million arriving in add-ons.
Marseille has signed Mason Greenwood from Manchester United for £27 million, with United retaining a significant portion of any future cost.
However, the move still requires Greenwood’s approval.
The 22-year-old forward graduated from Old Trafford’s academy, but his time there may be coming to an end as Marseille try to sign him.
Greenwood, who won player of the season while on loan at Getafe in La Liga last season, returned to United’s Carrington headquarters on Monday.
However, he did not practice with the rest of the squad that had returned for pre-season training; instead, he just spoke with United officials.
Despite the fact that accusations of attempted rape and violence were dismissed against him last year, the one-capped England player has been told he has no future at the club.
His performances in Spain last season sparked interest from a number of overseas teams.
Marseille, on the other hand, has rejected offers from Lazio, Atletico Madrid, and Valencia in order to sign a contract with United.
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The French giants made an offer of £27 million with a large sell-on fee, which the Red Devils have now accepted.
David Ornstein tweeted: “Marseille has reached an agreement with Manchester United to sign Mason Greenwood.
The proposed deal with the 22-year-old forward is still pending approval and not yet in place.
“Price €31.6m (€27.6m fixed, €4m add-ons) + large share of future sale.”
However, the move is expected to be contentious, with Marseille fans launching a campaign to oppose Greenwood’s departure.
And supporters have received support from the city’s mayor, who has pushed Marseille to reconsider the action.
Benoit Payan stated: “Greenwood’s attitude is disgusting and inexcusable.
“OM and Marseille have quite different values. This is a shame.
“I’ll ask Pablo Longoria not to recruit Greenwood.” I don’t want my club to be associated with shame.”
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Meanwhile, a fan statement added: “At a time when negotiations for the arrival of Mason Greenwood are announced and becoming increasingly heated, it appears necessary to explain, once more and before the damage is irreversible, why this transfer seems inconceivable in light of the club’s values.
“And why it would mean for many of us a red line that would irreparably damage the passion that we have for this club.”
However, Greenwood was backed by new Marseille manager Roberto De Zerbi.
He remarked, “Greenwood has not yet been recruited, so there isn’t much to tell. He is a champion, an international level player.
“I don’t know what happened; I’m not interested in private life. When a player signs with the club, I consider him my child.
“Even if I can pull his ear in private, I will defend him in public.” “My players are like my sons.”
United are attempting to sign four new players, including Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite, for whom they have placed a second bid, Bayern Munich’s Matthijs de Ligt, Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee, and PSG’s Uruguayan midfielder Manuel Ugarte, 23.
We also disclosed yesterday that England Euro 2024 player Marc Guehi is another target if Branthwaite fails to make a breakthrough.
However, although they want to bolster Erik ten Hag’s team, they are also attempting to unload several more players to help balance the books.
Donny van de Beek, a 27-year-old Dutch midfielder, is close to joining Girona, while Juventus is “leading the chase for £40m-rated Jadon Sancho”.
Turkish club Fenerbahce has expressed interest in Swedish defender Victor Lindelof.
Galatasaray and West Ham are also scouting full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
According to new sources, eight players might be sold during the summer transfer window, with Real Valladolid “considering a move for Facundo Pellistri” following his loan spell at Granada last season.
United are also anxious to get Brazilian midfielder Casemiro’s £375,000-per-week salary off their books.
The 32-year-old returned to pre-season training Wednesday, although there are several Saudi Arabian clubs interested in him.
Surprisingly, this update also suggests that Scott McTominay may depart.
The 27-year-old Scottish midfielder impressed last season, but he might “emerge as a target for Fulham and Everton” – but United are “reluctant to sell”.
He is thought to want a regular starting berth in the team, although the Red Devils rejected a £30 million approach from West Ham for him 12 months ago.a Dutch midfielder.
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